Academic Policies and Procedures » Academic Probation and Dismissal
Students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 2.0 are subject to dismissal from the college. The Academic Standing Committee reviews these cases at the end of each semester, excluding summer, and decides whether to allow a student to continue on probation or whether to dismiss. A semester of probation prior to dismissal is not guaranteed. The current guidelines for dismissal are as follows:
- First semester transfer students receiving a GPA less than 1.5 will be dismissed.
- First semester Freshmen who do not participate in the Freshman Succes Program, or are granted an administrative leave, will be dismissed.
- Any second semester student with both semesters less than 2.0 will be dismissed.
- Any student returning from a dismissal (either because an appeal was granted or by readmission) whose semester GPA is less than 2.5 will be dismissed.
- Any student the Committee deems is not making adequate progress towards the degree will be dismissed.
Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 are also subject to academic reivew, even when their cumulative GPAs remain at or above a 2.0. The following guidelines apply:
- Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 for one semester will receive an academic warning;
- Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters will be placed on academic probation;
- Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 for three consecutive semesters will be subject to dismissal from the college. The Committee on Academic Standing may grant an additional semester of probation prior to dismissal on a case-by-case basis;
- Students whose semester GPA falls below a 2.0 for a fourth consecutive semester will be dismissed.
A student who has been academically dismissed for the first time may appeal the dismissal. Appeals must be in writing to the Academic Standing Committee. Details regarding the appeals process, including deadlines, will be stated in the dismissal letter. If the student's appeal is granted, the student will be re-instated on probation for the semester following the dismissal. If a student does not appeal, or the appeal is denied, the student must sit out for two full semesters before being allowed to return. Summer sessions are not considered full semesters in this caluculation; therefore students will be required to remain out for fall, spring and summer. Students who have been dismissed a second time have no right of appeal and will not be allowed to reapply to New Paltz.
Notations regarding academic warning, probation, dismissal and reinstatement after dismissal will be noted on all transcripts.
Letter grades, quality points, and academic averages earned elsewhere are not transferable. Only the GPA earned in work taken at New Paltz is used to determine probation, dismissal, and eligibility for graduation.
Students who are allowed to continue at the college on PROBATION are required to do the following:
- meet with their advisor to review the past semesters difficulties and plan a strategy for improvement;
- submit a letter; counter-signed by the student's advisor, detailing the difficulties and the stategy for improvement to the Academic Standing Committee;
- register for no more than 15 - 16 credits (approx. 5 courses). The advisor may recommend a lighter workload;
- earn a semester GPA of at least 2.5 every semester until the cumulative GPA is above a 2.0;
- students on semester GPA probation must earn a 2.0 GPA for the semester.
Students on probation may be restricted from participating in certain college activities, such as athletics, resident assistantships, etc. Students should consult the organization in question regarding its policy on participation. The Academic Standing Committee has the right to impose additional restrictions.
Students who are academically dismissed and who are subsequently readmitted will be required to meet the college-wide requirements in force at the time of readmission. Students academically dismissed from the College are also dismissed from their major(s). Upon readmission, students must re-declare their majors and must meet the major requirements in effect at that time.
Special Note To EOP Students: Students who are admitted under the Educational Opportunity Program will be reviewed by the EOP Committee on Academic Standing. EOP students are subject to additional regulations relating to academic probation and dismissal. These regulations are outlined in the EOP Student Agreement Form, which EOP participants sign during their orientation sessions.
READMISSION to SUNY NEW PALTZ
The readmission process is for former students who have been withdrawn or dismissed from New Paltz. Prior enrollment at SUNY New Paltz does not constitute automatic readmission to the college. Each application will be evaluated according to the admission criteria in place at the time of the readmission application.
General Instructions:
The application for readmission to SUNY New Paltz is the SUNY Application. You can receive this application via mail from the Office of Undergraduate Admission (allow at least three weeks for receipt) or you can apply online at www.suny.edu.
You are to apply as a transfer student and list SUNY New Paltz (SUNY code 41) as one of your previous colleges.
If you possessed a total of 45 or more completed credits at the time of your separation from New Paltz, you must apply directly to a major. The undeclared/undecided category is not an option for readmission applicants.
If you attended SUNY New Paltz under a different last name, please indicate that previous name on all documents submitted to the college.
You must submit directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission official copies of all previous college work taken before or after your attendance at New Paltz.
You must submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admission a personal statement. This is a crucial part of your application for readmission. A superficial, poorly written or incomplete statement can adversely affect your application for readmission. The personal statement should include your reason(s) for leaving SUNY New Paltz, what you have been doing since your separation from the college, and why you would like to return. This statement must be typed or printed and must contain your signature and date of completion. The lack of a signature and date will cause your readmission to be delayed or not considered entirely.
General Readmission Information:
The SUNY application fee is $40.00 and is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of your readmission application.
Your readmission application cannot be deferred. It is valid only for the semester you indicate on the application.
Students who have been academically dismissed may only apply for a semester that is at least one full year since their dismissal.
If you are accepted and choose not to attend for the semester you indicated, for any reason, you must file a new SUNY application and re-submit all required materials.
Students who have been academically dismissed twice are not eligible for readmission.
Readmission to SUNY New Paltz does not necessarily guarantee clearance for enrollment and registration, financial aid, or student health services. These clearances are based on criteria other than your academic standing, including but not limited to open accounts, proof of immunization, or other unresolved business with the college.
Readmission Application Deadlines
Fall Semester – April 1*
Spring Semester – October 15*
*Subject to change without prior notification
Readmission Criteria
All applicants for readmission will be considered according to the current transfer admission criteria in effect at the time of readmission. Check the section on Transfer Admissions at www.newpaltz.edu/admissions for more detailed information
Academic Consequences of Readmission
Students who have been withdrawn for 7 years or less from their last date of completed attendance may be able to resume their academic career without consequence.
Students who have been withdrawn for more than 6 semesters will be required to fulfill the College’s current General Education requirement as well as the SUNY-wide General Education requirement.
Students who have been withdrawn for more than 7 years from their last date of completed attendance will enter New Paltz under the current General Education requirements in effect and will need to meet the current major requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
Students who have been academically dismissed will enter the college under the current General Education requirements and will need to meet the current major requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
Revised/Approved - July 13, 2004
